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We will be cruising in June on Emerald, then again in September on Majestic. We will pay the balance on the 2nd cruise just before we sail on the Emerald. Would there be any advantage to purchasing FCC or FCDs onboard during the first cruise, that would benefit us on the second cruise? Some OBC, for example. How about FCC/FCDs to be used in 2025 on the Diamond? We just have a deposit on it so far. Would we need to cancel and rebook? TIA!

My current ones all say, "Dry clean only". I have had a few of the silk ones that can be machine-washed, but I didn't like them as well.

I usually bring one or two for the dining room only and can re-wear them and have them cleaned when I get home. I wondered just in case I managed to spill something on them.

My Tommy Bahama shirts all require dry cleaning (aside from T-shirts/polos). Does Princess offer that onboard?

All of the cabin videos and diagrams still show the barrel chairs in each cabin.

I searched in earnest through 50+ pages of your posts for your live thread with no luck. Could you possibly post a link to it? TIA

In my case the cruise is in September. That is why I posted about it.

I print a hard copy of my airline tickets, hotel reservations, tour bookings, car rentals, etc. I also write notes about places to visit, maps, and more, and have a file for each future cruise, which I store in gallon-size Ziploc bags. Each topic has a stick-on file tab, in order of use. No, they won't zip shut but they are a perfect size for printer paper. They lay flat and I can see the itinerary through the bag. They also fit in the front compartment of my carryon bag. 👌 This helps compensate for my fading short-term memory. 🤪 Note: I also carry photocopies of my passport/credit cards/Dr. license, etc.

I had forgotten about Spanada, a crummy excuse for sangria. It ranked right down there with Boone's Farm Strawberry Hill, and Annie Green Springs wine. Always followed by a barf chaser, LOL! O.K. Boomer, anyone here remember Sloe Gin, Jungle Juice, or trashcan punch? Only the strong survived! 🤣 Now we are Princess cruisers! Welcome back Cine Graphic!

Hopefully the lesson you learned was not to blame EZ Air for actions taken by airlines. Each time I use EZ Air domestically, the price is slightly higher than a nonrefundable ticket booked directly with an airline, but cheaper than a refundable ticket. EZ air allows no-penalty cancellations until 45 days from your flight. For international flights there is typically no comparison. EZ Air will be the cheapest. If prices go down, you can cancel and rebook or switch airlines with no penalty.👌 The only times I don't use EZ Air is when I can pay with points.

I'm taking two of my grandsons on the Majestic Princess to Alaska in September. I hope for their sake that there are other young adults aboard. At least enough for a basketball game on sea days and maybe some friendly gals. 😉 They are 18 and 24 years old.

I would have known when I checked my account (daily).

Oops! I meant to say Majestic. Emerald is my June cruise to from Florida to Canada. Majestic is my September Alaska cruise.

This thread brought out my inner engineer and got me thinking about possible solutions. A cardboard box about the size of a hardbound book with one side cut out to slip over the lamp base would work. Or perhaps an oblong shoebox-shaped plastic container (Tupperware-type) with one side cut out. Tape it in place. Lots of possibilities! 🤞

I agree with you, but often just use hand sanitizer when I sit down to eat. I also carry thin disposable gloves, but found they are not worth the hassle since I typically go back for something.